00:04Time keeps ticking since the August 10th earthquake that shook Colombia, and that time
00:10This moment could be crucial for those still trapped under the rubble in
00:16In cities like Pereira, one of the most affected areas, brigades are advancing between buildings.
00:20In ruins they remove rubble and from time to time they pause, ask for silence, turn off the machines
00:28They listen, waiting for any sign that someone is still alive under tons of
00:34Cement is literally a race against time in the first 72 hours after a
00:40Earthquakes are a golden opportunity for rescue efforts in collapsed structures, the group points out.
00:46international advisor on search and rescue operations, that doesn't mean that after this
00:51At the moment, no survivors may be found, as the organization itself warns that some rescues
00:56They occur beyond that timeframe, but he does emphasize that teams must start working as soon as possible.
01:02to increase the chances of success, but because there is a golden window, the reason is that
01:07The longer a person remains trapped in rubble, the greater the risks can be.
01:12doctors and the more difficult it can be to intervene in time, one of the main problems is the
01:18Crush syndrome is a complication that can occur when a part of the body remains
01:23When subjected to intense pressure for a prolonged period, the problem is complex because
01:28A person may appear stable while trapped, yet deteriorate rapidly.
01:33When the pressure is released, prolonged compression can damage the muscle, and when that pressure
01:38disappears, triggering serious alterations in the body; in fact, that's why finding one
01:44Having a living person does not simply mean removing them immediately; INSARAG's own guide warns that
01:50The extraction of a person under prolonged compression must be closely coordinated
01:55Time also matters for rescue teams and medical professionals for other reasons.
02:00The World Health Organization warns that in the days following an earthquake, people may be able to...
02:05Deaths can occur due to dehydration, hypothermia or hyperthermia, wound infections and sepsis
02:10In addition to crush syndrome, that's why today more than ever every minute counts in surgeries
02:16Search and rescue efforts must proceed efficiently and in a coordinated manner to increase the chances of success.
02:21Follow us to find and rescue those still trapped under the rubble.
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